Hot Honey General Tso Chicken

By Team HoneyUpdated

Take your favourite takeout classic to the next level with this Hot Honey General Tso Chicken. Crispy golden chicken is tossed in a sticky, flavour-packed sauce featuring Halifax Stingin' Hot Honey for the perfect balance of sweetness, savoury richness, and gentle heat. Finished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this easy homemade dinner delivers bold flavour in every bite and proves that a drizzle of sweet heat can transform an ordinary meal into something unforgettable.

Hot Honey General Tso Chicken
  1. 1
    Recipe Information
    Prep Time
    15 minutes
    Cook Time
    25 minutes
    Total Time
    40 minutes
    Servings
    4
    Difficulty
    Medium
    Spice Level
    🌶️🌶️ Medium
  2. 2
    Ingredients

    For the Sauce

    1. 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely minced.
    2. 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
    3. 1 ½ cups chicken stock
    4. ¼ cup hoisin sauce
    5. 2 tbsp soy sauce
    6. 2 tbsp rice vinegar
    7. 1 tbsp sesame oil
    8. ¼ cup Halifax Stingin' Hotter Honey Red Lava Edition

    For the Chicken

    1. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
    2. 1 egg white
    3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
    4. ½ cup cornstarch
    5. oil, for frying
    6. salt, to taste

    For Garnish

    1. Green onions, sliced
    2. cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  3. 3
    Method
    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    2. Add the chicken stock, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Halifax Hotter Honey Red Lava Edition. Stir well to combine.
    3. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
    4. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy. Add the cubed chicken, flour, and cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
    5. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
    6. Work in batches, carefully fry the chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
    7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined tray and season lightly with salt.
    8. Add the crispy chicken to the prepared sauce and toss until every piece is fully coated.
    9. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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